Last Tango In Halifax. Image shows from L to R: Caroline (Sarah Lancashire), Celia (Anne Reid), Alan (Derek Jacobi), Gillian (Nicola Walker). Copyright: Red Production Company
Last Tango In Halifax

Last Tango In Halifax

  • TV comedy drama
  • BBC One
  • 2012 - 2020
  • 24 episodes (5 series)

Romantic comedy drama about would-be childhood sweethearts who are reunited after 60 years. Stars Derek Jacobi, Anne Reid, Sarah Lancashire, Nicola Walker, Tony Gardner and more.

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Series 2, Episode 2

Alan and Celia's first day as man and wife is filled with tension. A new arrival surprises everyone, most of all Gillian. Caroline finds a way to buy John out of the house, but will Kate's desire to have a baby threaten their relationship?

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Last Tango In Halifax. Image shows from L to R: Celia (Anne Reid), Alan (Derek Jacobi). Copyright: Red Production Company

We join Alan and Celia at their romantic but secret nuptials.

Having discovered the registry card, Gillian races to the service, as she simply can't believe Alan and Celia have gone ahead without inviting their nearest and dearest. As she interrupts the ceremony, her outburst unnerves Celia but Alan is determined to carry on. Will they tie the knot?

Later, back at the farm, Gillian apologises for over-reacting but her temper gets the better of her and she lashes out at Celia, making Alan deeply upset.

Raff has some shocking news to share with his mum - his girlfriend, Ellie, is eight months pregnant. Gillian is appalled as she doesn't want Raff to quit school. Things get even more dramatic when Alan and Celia arrive to meet Ellie just as she goes into labour.

Alan tells Celia that he'll have to help Raff out financially, as he wants him to focus on school and not worry about getting a job to support the baby. Celia respects his decision but makes it clear that she'll have to help Caroline out financially as she wants to buy the house from John.

John's situation isn't particularly rosy either as his publisher has decided to drop him, which adds to his financial woes. Caroline has a big question for Kate: will she sell her house so she can buy John out? Kate's amazed but pleased that Caroline wants to move so quickly, but will this be the only life-changing decision that the couple has to consider?

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 26th November 2013
Time
9pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
60 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Derek Jacobi Alan
Anne Reid Celia
Sarah Lancashire Caroline
Nicola Walker Gillian
Tony Gardner John
Ronni Ancona Judith
Dean Andrews Robbie
Josh Bolt Raff
Edward Ashley William
Louis Greatorex Lawrence
Nina Sosanya Kate
Paul Copley Harry
Katherine Rose Morley Ellie
Felix Johnson Angus
Guest cast
Sushil Chudasama Azeem (Witness)
Alexis Platt Dave (Policeman)
Ant Bacon Registrar
Maxine Burth Midwife
Alice Andrews Passing Midwife
Susan Cookson Yvonne
Writing team
Sally Wainwright Writer
Kam Odedra Script Editor
Production team
Euros Lyn Director
Karen Lewis Producer
Nicola Shindler Executive Producer
Matthew Read Executive Producer
Sally Wainwright Executive Producer
Selina MacArthur Editor
Katy Tuxford Production Designer
Murray Gold Composer

Video

Gillian argues with Alan and Celia

Gillian returns to the farm to find Alan and Celia home after the secret wedding.

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